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Montpellier to Essen Train Schedule
Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Montpellier to Essen. The train trip from Montpellier to Essen is usually about 10 hours and 29 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 561 mi (903 km) |
| Fastest train | 10h 29m |
| Lowest price | €119.17 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Montpellier to Essen?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Montpellier to Essen. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 10h 29m | €119.17 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Montpellier to Essen start from €119, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Montpellier leaves from Gare de Montpellier Saint-Roch . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Montpellier to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 10 hours and 29 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Montpellier to Essen
The distance between Montpellier and Essen is approximately 561 miles, or 903 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 29 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Montpellier to Essen are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Montpellier at 6:00am and arrives in Essen around 10 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Montpellier.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Montpellier?
Main departure station: Gare de Montpellier Saint-Roch
There is one train station in Montpellier.
All train stations in Montpellier:
Gare de Montpellier Saint-Roch
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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